FRANKLIN, Ind. -- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology opened its Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference men's tennis season with a 9-0 win over Franklin College, after falling 6-3 to Wabash College on Saturday.

Rose-Hulman stands 8-5 overall and won its 23rd consecutive match against league competition with the Franklin victory.

In a 6-3 loss to Wabash in the opener, Georges Adam contributed to two of the team's three wins. Adam won in three sets at No. 1 singles, and teamed with Benedict for a win at No. 1 doubles. The team of Metzger and Andre Adam added the remaining point with a win at No. 2 doubles.

Rose-Hulman returns to action in its home opener on Saturday April 1 against Transylvania University at noon.